The number of Medicare-subsidised palliative care services received by Australians in their own homes almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their 'attentional performance' during driving. [ + ]

The Health Services Union has commenced a legal push to prevent aged care operators slashing pay by engaging catering staff under the hospitality award through labour hire operators. [ + ]

ACCPA is calling on the incoming government to deliver on the promise of political change by nominating aged care reform as a priority for the first 100 days of government. [ + ]

The ADA is optimistic that the new Labor government will work with the industry body to fix the broken dental system for people in aged care. [ + ]

Despite strong evidence linking type 2 diabetes with cognitive decline, few patients undergo a comprehensive cognitive assessment as part of their clinical care. [ + ]

A toolkit to help aged care providers integrate virtual reality into the lives of residents has been launched. [ + ]

More than 60% of residential aged care homes are operating at a loss, and the financial performance of home care services declined by 26% compared to the previous year. [ + ]

Aged care workers and nurses, and carers in the community, will receive more critical support when delivering end-of-life palliative care services, thanks to two new Flinders University-led research projects supported by SA Government grant funding. [ + ]

The trial will evaluate the potential for community intergenerational practice to reduce frailty in older adults and improve school readiness in children. [ + ]

For many aged 65 years and older, good health is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs. [ + ]

The National Ageing Research Institute has launched the next phase of its Moving Pictures project aimed at dementia awareness. [ + ]

After six years leading aged care sector industry body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), CEO Sean Rooney has decided to step down. [ + ]

Falls, confusion, trouble remembering and concentrating. Also dry mouth, constipation and trouble urinating. It is easy to think these are signs of aging. [ + ]

With one-quarter of people aged over 65 living with complete tooth loss and more than 65% of them reporting difficulty eating, the Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to make better commitments to oral care within the nation's aged care facilities. [ + ]